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Seminary jiu-jitsu - we knew this would happen!
3 year(s) ago • 7942 views • 112 replies
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
We had this guy on beltchecker, right? This same guy, who wanted to get his black belt, so he quit BJJ to start some bullshit martial art (great logic).
Well, apparently he got what he wanted. He promoted his wives (both of them) to black belt, and they in turn promoted him. What???
Here is the McDojo breakdown:
https://m.youtube.com/wat[...]qW-tJ5ATMg
Well, apparently he got what he wanted. He promoted his wives (both of them) to black belt, and they in turn promoted him. What???
Here is the McDojo breakdown:
https://m.youtube.com/wat[...]qW-tJ5ATMg
Black beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
That dude is a whack job. At least, we have video and photos of him and his sister wives. All we can do is avoid them and their “school”. Hopefully, they won’t dupe too many people as they fade away.
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Was it someone who tried to get verified here?
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Was it someone who tried to get verified here?
Yeah, I remember this guy. I just spent the last 20 minutes trying to find his original thread where he was complaining about not getting promoted, but I couldn't find it. And he must have deleted his profile because I couldn't find that either.
Purple beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
The man is a genius. Except two wives sounds like a lot of extra chores around the house.
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Yeah, I remember this guy. I just spent the last 20 minutes trying to find his original thread where he was complaining about not getting promoted, but I couldn't find it. And he must have deleted his profile because I couldn't find that either.
Ah yes now I vaguely remember it.
Oh well, once again, Beltchecker doing it's thing.
Oh well, once again, Beltchecker doing it's thing.
Black belt 2nd degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
He was verified as a brown belt AFAIK. It was a weird thread...
Black beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
The man is a genius. Except two wives sounds like a lot of extra chores around the house.

Black belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
What a mess
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
We had this guy on beltchecker, right? This same guy, who wanted to get his black belt, so he quit BJJ to start some bullshit martial art (great logic). Well, apparently he got what he wanted. He promoted his wives (both of them) to black belt, and they in turn promoted him. What??? Here is the McDojo breakdown: https://m.youtube.com/wat[...]qW-tJ5ATMg
I came here to look for this. Yeah I was looking for the original thread too
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
I just watched a video featuring a polygamist, flat-earther, neo-cult leader and my first reaction was to be appalled that he changed his own belt colors in a hobbyist sport. I think I need to prioritize my outrage, and this dude needs some serious time with a good therapist.
Thanks for the video link OP. That was a fun watch.
Thanks for the video link OP. That was a fun watch.
Purple beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
Yeah, I remember this guy. I just spent the last 20 minutes trying to find his original thread where he was complaining about not getting promoted, but I couldn't find it. And he must have deleted his profile because I couldn't find that either.
He deleted his profile during the fall out of his final post. I really hope he comes back…
Purple beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
Also, I have to admit, I like his belt system he “created.” I have around 50 graduate credits so I’m due for a promotion.

Black belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Also, I have to admit, I like his belt system he “created.” I have around 50 graduate credits so I’m due for a promotion.
Those titles are great, how cool would it be if people had to address me as "Respect Christian" :D
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
But to be fair, let's not forget that the belt system that we all agree is real, was basically invented in the exact same way as what this guy is doing. Some cousins in Brazil thought they were pretty tough and didn't want to be part of the established ranking system, so they all promoted themselves to black belts and made up a belt system with titles, white/gold/silver stripes and everything.
It's basically the exact same, it's just that more time has passed since the BJJ ranks were invented out of thin air.
It's basically the exact same, it's just that more time has passed since the BJJ ranks were invented out of thin air.
Purple beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
Sick I currently have 90 credits! I have applied for a degree so that will put me at Instructor and then masters degree will get my dan grades. All without setting foot on the mat.
Black belt 2nd degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
sooooo... what technically constitutes a credit tho LMAO....
Black beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
sooooo... what technically constitutes a credit tho LMAO....
That's what I was thinking. Knowing this whack-job's analogy he probably created semester "courses" - "Hi, Everybody, Welcome to Turtle 201 - I am your Teacher John" :D
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Black belt 2nd degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
That's what I was thinking. Knowing this whack-job's analogy he probably created semester 'courses' - 'Hi, Everybody, Welcome to Turtle 201 - I am your Teacher John' :D
He literally is creating a "university" and going to charge university fees LOL
admission
books
room and board
per credit class/semester
i wonder if it offers financial aid LMAO
IM trying to be a Master Priest Or Dean now!!! that is some Mortal Kombat-level power !!!
admission
books
room and board
per credit class/semester
i wonder if it offers financial aid LMAO
IM trying to be a Master Priest Or Dean now!!! that is some Mortal Kombat-level power !!!
Black beltVerifiedEngland - UK
3 year(s) ago
But to be fair, let's not forget that the belt system that we all agree is real, was basically invented in the exact same way as what this guy is doing. Some cousins in Brazil thought they were pretty tough and didn't want to be part of the established ranking system, so they all promoted themselves to black belts and made up a belt system with titles, white/gold/silver stripes and everything. It's basically the exact same, it's just that more time has passed since the BJJ ranks were invented out of thin air.
I agree, but I think the main problem is that he is creating something totally based on something that already exists and just calling another name because he doesn't agree that his coach at the time didn't want to award him his black belt.
The focus on BJJ back in the days was always more focused on ground work and self defense. Different from JUDO and JuJitsu that they were learning. But my opinion is that he is still just a crazy guy that will attract crazy people to his surroundings.
The focus on BJJ back in the days was always more focused on ground work and self defense. Different from JUDO and JuJitsu that they were learning. But my opinion is that he is still just a crazy guy that will attract crazy people to his surroundings.
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
What if I go tp his class and wrist lock him within 1 minute? Will they perform an exorcism on me?
Purple beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
sooooo... what technically constitutes a credit tho LMAO....
Like actual college credits, from an accredited university. He’s been brainstorming different ideas for a while. I’ve kept an eye on him since we started under the same person. I was tempted to make threads about him since he left but I figured it would come out eventually without my help.
Black beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
What if I go tp his class and wrist lock him within 1 minute? Will they perform an exorcism on me?
well shit, if that's all it takes, let's form a wristlock posse!
Purple beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
well shit, if that's all it takes, let's form a wristlock posse!
He trains out of his house so that kinda makes dojo storming difficult.
Black belt 4th degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
I agree, but I think the main problem is that he is creating something totally based on something that already exists and just calling another name
Honestly, this is EXACTLY what the Gracies did as well.
Black beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
He trains out of his house so that kinda makes dojo storming difficult.
But NOT impossible... lol
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
But to be fair, let's not forget that the belt system that we all agree is real, was basically invented in the exact same way as what this guy is doing. Some cousins in Brazil thought they were pretty tough and didn't want to be part of the established ranking system, so they all promoted themselves to black belts and made up a belt system with titles, white/gold/silver stripes and everything. It's basically the exact same, it's just that more time has passed since the BJJ ranks were invented out of thin air.
Fair point.
Black belt 2nd degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
Let say this... Soo dude was a legit brown belt from what we gathered. ( Couldn't wait for his black belt ) so self promoted himself.
If he be would have waited a few months or another year and got his belt legitimately, would he still have done all this ???? It's like a grown man throwing a tantrum and doing his one style.
If he be would have waited a few months or another year and got his belt legitimately, would he still have done all this ???? It's like a grown man throwing a tantrum and doing his one style.
Purple beltVerified
3 year(s) ago
Let say this... Soo dude was a legit brown belt from what we gathered. ( Couldn't wait for his black belt ) so self promoted himself. If he be would have waited a few months or another year and got his belt legitimately, would he still have done all this ???? It's like a grown man throwing a tantrum and doing his one style.
I think he was bound to do something nutty and imagine having your name attached to him if he did get a legitimate promotion.
Black belt 1st degreeVerified
3 year(s) ago
It's basically the exact same, it's just that more time has passed since the BJJ ranks were invented out of thin air.
Time for seminarychecker... ???


